Flying from Medellin to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Fort Lauderdale departing from here.
Hop off the plane at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), the chief entry point to Fort Lauderdale.
Hop on a direct Medellin to Fort Lauderdale flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Medellin and Fort Lauderdale are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
With 17 weekly flights between the two airports, Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Medellin to Fort Lauderdale with AVIANCA at 10:20. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from MDE to FLL is with JetBlue Airways at 14:25.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Medellin to Fort Lauderdale flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Fort Lauderdale
To pick up cheap Medellin to Fort Lauderdale flights, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
You can catch a direct flight from Medellin to Fort Lauderdale leaving from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE). Start your journey at MDE and touch down at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL).
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Medellin to Fort Lauderdale plane tickets out of MDE. Book your journey with one of these:
We make it easy to find a Medellin to Fort Lauderdale flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Bogota Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Cancun Airport (CUN)
MDE is about 18 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Medellin to Fort Lauderdale or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The distance from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale is approximately 5 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to FLL if you're coming in on a late flight from Medellin to Fort Lauderdale. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Fort Lauderdale International Airport rental car and discover Fort Lauderdale and beyond with your own set of wheels. Renta Florida, OtoQ and Thrifty are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Fort Lauderdale International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
If you're staying in Fort Lauderdale's centre (or just want to see the sights straight away), the city is around 8 kilometres from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). Look for any visitor information desks for help with directions after disembarking your flight from Medellin to Fort Lauderdale.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near FXE. Tuck yourself in after your Medellin to Fort Lauderdale flight at one of these well-located options:
Grab a Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport rental car and set off toward new discoveries with your own set of wheels. National is just moments from baggage claim, so you can drive off in a flash.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from FXE a few weeks in advance so you can simply get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
March is the quietest month for flights from Medellin to Fort Lauderdale, while April is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Fort Lauderdale based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Medellin to Fort Lauderdale ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Fort Lauderdale to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Medellin to Fort Lauderdale in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Fort Lauderdale
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Fort Lauderdale right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Medellin to Fort Lauderdale:
Las Olas Beach and Playa las Olas are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Fort Lauderdale to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Museum of Discovery and Science.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a visit to Jacksonville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like St. John's Cathedral, MOCA (Museum Of Contemporary Art), Jacksonville and Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale, Miami is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Close Beach, Ocean Dr and Port of Miami.